Sunday, November 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, November 17: 
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Benoit JazzWorks.  Husband and wife team Phil and Angela Benoit head up this Maui based jazz group. Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center, Puhi.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.benoitjazzworks.com.

Saturday, November 17: 
Senior Food & Craft Fair.  Items on sale will include ono food, handcrafted treasures, and lucky drawing tickets. Entertainment will be provided by the senior members representing all nine centers throughout the island.  Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihu`e.  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For more information call (808) 332-9892.

Saturday, November 17: 
10^th Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run. This is Kaua`i’s premier 5-Km, 10-Km, 10 mile Runs, and non-competitive 5-K Walk.  Anne Knudsen Park, Junction Maluhia Rd (RT520) & Emi Rd, Koloa.  The 10 mile race will start at 7:00 a.m.; the 10-K race will start at 7:15 a.m..; and the 5-K run and walk will start at 7:30 a.m. For more information and registration, call (808) 635-5404 or visit www.oldkoloasugarmillrun.org.

Friday – Saturday, November 16 – 17: 
25^th Annual Christmas Craft “EG”Stravaganza.  Enjoy this Big Island holiday tradition featuring talented crafters. Ono food, festive holiday music, Scavenger ‘EG”speditions, trivia posers, Mystery Shoppers and door prizes are just a part of this shopping experience for the entire family. Please bring a can of food for the Food Basket, who will be accepting all donations.  Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo.  Friday night, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There is a $2 admission charge for those 12 years and older, but the last hour each day is free.  For information call (808) 959-7389.

Thursday, November 15: 
On Ensemble.  Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, the band’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original.” On Ensemble is supported by one of Japan’s most important traditional-culture bearers, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, instrument maker to the emperor. His support empowers the four members to utilize authentic, rare Japanese instruments in its fearless exploration of taiko.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, November 15: 
Engraved at Lahainaluna Book Presentation by Tom Woods & KHS Membership Meeting.  Dr. Woods will be giving a PowerPoint presentation that features selections from the book, with special emphasis on Big Island engravings. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served and potluck pupus are always welcome. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Christ Church Community Center, Kealakekua.

Wednesday, November 14: 
Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Series.  Voices from Our Past: Diversity and Independence in Kona’s Oral Histories.  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., West Hawai`i Civic Center, Ke`alakehe Parkway, Kailua Kona. Free event.  For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Saturday, November 10: 
The Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea.  Kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah present a hula kahiko “informance” at the hula platform; plus cultural/craft demonstrations. Free; park entrance fees apply.  Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11: 
Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade & Service.  Saturday – Kaua`i’s largest parade with more than fifty organizations participating with marching units, bands, floats and riding units. Special guests for 2012 includes a speaker from the US Marine Corps, and Honor Guard and Band from Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base.  Kapa`a Town and Beach Park, 10:00 a.m.  Sunday – Service at Kaua`i Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe, 11 a.m.  For information call (808) 246-1135.